Cuba

[Rotarran]

Well I went to Cuba in late July and had a wonderful trip.  Of course I could not help but always look for birds and other wildlife. I even met up with a local bird guide who helped me get 49 species in Cuba (including 35 lifers).  If you'd like his contact info, drop me a PM.  Below are some of the best pictures I took.

Cuban Emerald




Cuban Tody


Western Spindalis


Crested Caracara


Great Lizard Cuckoo


American Flamingo


Black-necked Stilt




Tri-coloured Heron


Antilean Nighthawk


Grey Kingbird

[thouc]

Nice lifers! I like the Nighthawk picture.

/Thomas

[Rotarran]

Thanks Thouc.  Yeah we were lucky with that one, we spotted it from the car crossing the road on foot with one of its offspring.  We pulled over and I got out to take some pics...she/he then flew at me in an attempt to scare me off (I think) and then landed where I took that picture.  I only took 3 shots and then we left in order to reduce the stress on the bird.  But yeah all 3 shots came out amazing.  For my camera anyway.

[Dinusaur]

What a great series and to top it up - 35 lifers! Wow.

[Rotarran]

rodbender - we went to Cayo Santa Maria, but I also birded part of the mainland near Caibarien.  

Dinu - yeah it was great, it reminded me of the early days of birding when everything was new.  Quite invigorating.  Unfortunately I did miss out on a few that I really wanted including the Cuban Trogon.  But hey, I'm saving some for next time, right?